Average ROI: NA
ROI Rank: NA
 
Well, let’s just say James D. Scurlock’s Average ROI is so low, it’s like trying to find a needle in a haystack…if the haystack was made up of 1,999 other directors and he was the only needle with a 0% ROI. Sorry, James, looks like you’re firmly on the F-List.
 

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June 10, 1976.
 

James D. Scurlock was born in Omaha, Nebraska.
 

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Average ROI: 34%
ROI Rank: 678
 
Well, James Toback may be a B-List director, but at least he’s in the top 35% of the Fresh Kernels Database in terms of ROI. That’s something, right?
 

James Toback is an American film director, screenwriter, and producer. He was born on November 23, 1944, in New York City. Toback is known for his work on films such as “Fingers,” “The Pick-up Artist,” and “Bugsy.” He has also written screenplays for movies like “The Gambler” and “Two Girls and a Guy.” Toback has been nominated for several awards throughout his career, including an Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay for “Bugsy.” However, he has also faced controversy and allegations of sexual misconduct.
 

November 23, 1944.
 

James Toback was born in New York City.
 

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Average ROI: 288%
ROI Rank: 187
 
Well, Jared Bush may be ranked 187 out of nearly 2,000 directors in the Fresh Kernels Database, but at least he’s not on the Z-list with Tommy Wiseau. And hey, a 9.2% ROI isn’t too shabby for an F-Lister!
 

Jared Bush is an American film director, screenwriter, and producer. He is best known for his work on the Disney animated film “Zootopia,” for which he co-directed and co-wrote the screenplay. He also co-wrote the screenplay for the Disney film “Moana.” Prior to his work in film, Bush worked as a writer and producer for television shows such as “All of Us” and “The Boondocks.”
 

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Jared Bush was born in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
 

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Average ROI: -16%
ROI Rank: 809
 
Well, Jean-Pierre Dardenne may be on the B-List, but at least he’s in the top 50% of directors with a solid 809th place ranking and a respectable ROI percentage. I guess you could say he’s the middle child of the Fresh Kernels family.
 

Jean-Pierre Dardenne is a Belgian film director, born on April 21, 1951. He is known for his work with his brother, Luc Dardenne, with whom he co-directs most of his films. The Dardenne brothers are known for their socially conscious films that often focus on working-class characters and explore themes of poverty, immigration, and social justice. Some of their most notable films include “Rosetta,” “The Son,” and “Two Days, One Night.” The Dardenne brothers have won numerous awards for their work, including two Palme d’Or awards at the Cannes Film Festival.
 

April 20, 1951
 

Jean-Pierre Dardenne was born in Engis, Belgium.
 

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Average ROI: NA
ROI Rank: NA
 
Well, let’s just say Jem Cohen’s ROI ranking is so low, it’s like trying to find a needle in a haystack…if the haystack was made up of 1,999 other directors and Jem was the needle with a 0% ROI. Sorry, Jem, looks like you’re firmly on the D-List.
 

Jem Cohen is an American filmmaker and video artist known for his experimental and documentary films. He was born in 1962 in Kabul, Afghanistan, and grew up in Washington, D.C. Cohen studied film at the University of California, Berkeley, and has since directed numerous films, including “Chain” (2004), “Museum Hours” (2012), and “Counting” (2015). He is known for his use of non-linear storytelling and his exploration of urban landscapes and the lives of ordinary people. Cohen has received numerous awards and his work has been exhibited at film festivals and museums around the world.
 

November 15, 1962
 

Jem Cohen was born in Kabul, Afghanistan.
 

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Average ROI: -46%
ROI Rank: 880
 
Well, Jill Sprecher may not be in the top 10%, but at least she’s not in the bottom 10% either. Let’s just say she’s comfortably mediocre with an 880th ranking and an F-List status. Keep trying, Jill!
 

Jill Sprecher is an American film director and screenwriter known for her work on the films “Clockwatchers” and “Thirteen Conversations About One Thing.” She was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin in 1959 and attended the University of Wisconsin-Madison before moving to New York City to pursue a career in film. Sprecher has also worked as a writer and producer for television shows such as “Law & Order” and “Big Love.”
 

July 28, 1955
 

Jill Sprecher was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
 

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Average ROI: NA
ROI Rank: NA
 
Well, let’s just say Joaquín Cociña’s ROI is so low, it’s like trying to find a needle in a haystack…if the haystack was made up of 1,999 other directors and he was the only needle with a 0% ROI. Sorry, Joaquín, looks like you’re firmly on the F-List.
 

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Joaquín Cociña was born in Santiago, Chile.
 

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Average ROI: -98%
ROI Rank: 1,028
 
Well, Joel Hopkins may not be in the top 50%, but at least he’s not in the bottom 50%…oh wait, he’s on the F-List. Nevermind.
 

Joel Hopkins is a British film director, born on September 23, 1970. He is best known for his romantic comedies, including “Jump Tomorrow” (2001), “Last Chance Harvey” (2008), and “The Love Punch” (2013). Hopkins began his career as a writer and director for television, working on shows such as “EastEnders” and “The Bill.” He later transitioned to feature films and has received critical acclaim for his work. Hopkins is known for his ability to create charming and heartwarming stories that resonate with audiences.
 

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The birthplace of Director Joel Hopkins is London, England.
 

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Average ROI: 726%
ROI Rank: 25
 
Well, John G. Avildsen may be on the F-List, but at least he’s in the top 1.25% of directors in terms of ROI. I guess he’s the king of the F-Listers!
 

John G. Avildsen was an American film director, best known for directing the films Rocky and The Karate Kid. He was born on December 21, 1935, in Oak Park, Illinois, and began his career in the film industry as an assistant director. Avildsen won the Academy Award for Best Director for Rocky in 1977 and directed all three of the original Karate Kid films. He passed away on June 16, 2017, at the age of 81.
 

December 21, 1935.
 

John G. Avildsen was born in Oak Park, Illinois.
 

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Average ROI: 209%
ROI Rank: 295
 
John McTiernan may not be in the top 10%, but with a rank of 295 out of nearly 2,000 directors, he’s definitely still on the A-List. Plus, he’s probably too busy yelling ‘Yippee ki-yay’ to care about his ROI.
 

John McTiernan is an American film director and producer, known for his work on action films such as Die Hard, Predator, and The Hunt for Red October. He was born on January 8, 1951, in Albany, New York, and attended the Juilliard School for drama. McTiernan began his career directing commercials before moving on to feature films. He has been nominated for several awards, including a BAFTA for Best Direction for Die Hard. In 2006, he pleaded guilty to lying to the FBI during an investigation into illegal wiretapping and was sentenced to four months in prison.
 

January 8, 1951.
 

John McTiernan was born in Albany, New York.
 

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